David Benavidez “The Mexican Monster”
Cruiserweight · United States (Mexican-American) · Boxing
Relentless high-volume pressure fighter with a punishing body attack
Sustained body assault that breaks opponents late
Record & stats
| Division | Cruiserweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | Boxing |
| Promotion | Boxing |
| Nationality | United States (Mexican-American) |
| Born | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Pro debut | 2013 |
| Height | 185cm |
| Reach | 189cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 29 |
| KO rate | 81% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
81% Finish rate- 26 KO/TKO · 81%
- 6 Decision · 19%
Titles & honors
- WBA / WBO Cruiserweight Champion
- WBC Light Heavyweight Champion
- Three-division champion
Biography
David "The Mexican Monster" Benavidez is an undefeated, three-division world champion known for a punishing, high-output pressure style. A pro since 2013, he twice held a super middleweight world title — becoming the youngest super middleweight champion in history — before spending years as the division's avoided man.
Unable to land a fight with Canelo Alvarez, he moved up to light heavyweight, where he beat David Morrell and stopped Anthony Yarde (TKO 7, November 2025) to claim WBC honors. He then jumped to cruiserweight and knocked out Gilberto Ramirez in the sixth round in May 2026 — making him the first man ever to win world titles at 168, 175 and 200 pounds.
Benavidez wins with volume, conditioning and a relentless body attack that drowns opponents over the championship rounds.
As of June 2026 he is 32-0 (26 KOs), holding cruiserweight and light heavyweight belts simultaneously.
Fight history
- WGilberto RamirezW KO 6
- WAnthony YardeW TKO 7
FAQ
- Is David Benavidez undefeated?
- Yes. He is 32-0 with 26 knockouts as of June 2026.
- How many divisions has Benavidez been champion in?
- Three — super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight; he is the first man to win titles at 168, 175 and 200 pounds.
- Did Benavidez ever fight Canelo Alvarez?
- No. The fight was never made, and Benavidez moved up in weight while remaining undefeated.
- What titles does Benavidez hold?
- As of June 2026 he holds cruiserweight (WBA/WBO) and WBC light heavyweight honors.